Michelangelo was a prolific Italian sculptor, painter, and architect - a driving force of the High Renaissance.
Arthur Danto was an influential philosopher, art critic, and professor, known for his groundbreaking work on the philosophy of art and the impact of popular culture on aesthetics.
Ernst Gombrich was an Austrian-born British art historian, whose influential book "The Story of Art" introduced the world to art history in a captivating and accessible manner.
Sydney Laurence was an American painter renowned for his atmospheric depictions of Alaska's landscapes and people.